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Mean Sea Level (MSL)

Also: MSL

An altitude measured upward from average sea level. Airspace floors and ceilings, terrain, and obstacle heights on charts are usually given in feet MSL.

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Related terms

Above Ground Level (AGL)Pressure AltitudeClass A Airspace

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